Anatomy of a Broadcaster

McDonough is a big-time announcer. He has certainly carved out a niche for himself with a style that, to me, is all his own.

He is always upbeat, but never over the top. No screaming, but his energy remains consistent and smooth throughout a broadcast.

"Whether you are watching him on a national stage or locally, the enthusiasm he brings to the broadcast is incredible. Fun seems to surround his broadcasts, no matter who he is working with or what sport he’s calling."

“I did get some advice early on, it’s not an accumulation of word count,” Ferraro told the Hartford Courant. “If you don’t have something to say where you can provide some context then there’s no need to say it. If the audience thinks I’m talking too much, then I probably think I’m talking too much.”

"Benetti is entertaining to watch. Whether you’re an old school follower of baseball and feel that batting average is still important, or a newer, metrics fan, he can appeal to you."

"The sky is the absolute limit for this guy. I’m a little jealous, in fact, of the talent and poise that he possesses right now."

"There’s a calmness and authoritative way about him. Steratore seemingly commands respect when he opens up his mic to comment on a play, giving his opinion."

"Eagle is the consummate professional. I am not sure how he continues to sort of fly under the radar with the amount of talent he has."

For Pasch, the preparation is there, the knowledge of the teams is there, and that’s why he’s a pro's pro.

"His love of the games he calls really shines through as much as than anything."